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I've had a great response to my earlier article introducing this subject - so here's the next in a series of "How To" articles aimed at those of us who are (probably) from the older generation, but who are intimidated by technology. We don't have the confidence of youth, and are understandably nervous of doing something wrong, which might be difficult to retrieve!
Don't be afraid - you're not alone, and very little is totally irretrievable. A good idea is to keep a little notebook to jot down tips and techniques which you might otherwise forget or lose! When I started my online business not long ago, I had no idea of how to get onto the internet - and the limit of my technological expertise was sending an e-mail. The experts, especially the younger ones have no idea of what it's like to be intimidated by a computer - but I've been there, still am there, but to a lesser extent.I took the precaution of jotting down the important tips that I was given to help overcome technical problems - so I'll share these with you, with the hope that you'll work your way through these minor hassles, to establishing your own top home-based business.
E-mail communication is an essential part of running an online business. It's vital that you are able to keep (and find!) important communications when you need them.
Most of us have a home e-mail address, and the best tip I've had was to open one of the free accounts available. This will keep your private mail uncluttered, and also saves space on your hard-drive, as there will be plenty of information you'll want to keep, and refer back to. You are provided with more than 7000mb of space, which should last you a good long time.
I'm limited by spam rules for article writing, so I'm not allowed to use names which might be construed as advertising. I've used the free e-mail facility offered by one of the largest search engines. There are others available and I'm sure the principles are basically the same.
1) You'll need to open an account to start with. Open your Browser and type in "Free e-mail account" and you'll be offered a range of links. Select one which will help you open your account, and click the link at the top.
2) You'll need to give your current e-mail address. This is the key to opening your account every day - so remember this.
3) You'll be asked to provide a password. If your choice is unsuitable you will have to think of another which has the correct components. (Make a note of these two points - so that you can sign in and open your account each time.) You'd be wise to keep details of your user name and password for each programme you sign up for - it's very easy to forget which one you have used - and there'll be plenty to remember!
3) Once you have done the word-verification (to ensure you're a real person) and have read the Terms of Service, you are free to open your account.
4) Go to your account and click on the e-mail icon. Think of an address for your business e-mail communications. Again, the system will guide you and make suggestions for a name that is available. A couple of clicks and you're in business!
Devote some time to reading the "Getting Started" guide. There's an excellent system for Archiving your messages under different Labels. Follow the instructions carefully - and this will provide you with a simple means of filing your messages for easy reference. Keeping your communications up to date and accessible will move you a step closer to establishing your top home-based business.
By Mike Muir
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